$225
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 58407244 1B7GL23YXVS287944
Side · 443,850 mi · Phoenix, AZ, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 22, 2024
FinalBid / Copart + IAAI
1997 Dodge Dakota auction results: final bids and sale history
FinalBid holds 929 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1997 Dodge Dakota. Across 896 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $350. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 185 verified odometer readings sit above 172,113 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 1, 2019, the newest in Oct 22, 2026. Auction results for the 1997 Dodge Dakota at Copart and IAAI. Each sold lot below shows the final bid together with the damage, odometer and title that explain it, so you can see where a particular 1997 Dodge Dakota belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.
- $325
- Median final bid
- $225–$406
- Middle half
- $618
- Top 10% from
- $1,500
- Highest
$775
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 56841354 1B7GG26X9VS281401
Minor dents & scratches · 999,999 mi · Sikeston, MO, USA
Keys
Jul 22, 2024
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 49881344 1B7GL23X8VS160889
Burn · 999,999 mi · Spartanburg, SC, USA
Jul 22, 2024
$100
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 38863968 1B7FL26P0VS145326
Rear end · 188,302 mi · Park City, KS, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 19, 2024
$275
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 51093944 1B7GL23X1VS237425
Front end · 258,479 mi · Redding, CA, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 19, 2024
$375
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39532762 1B7GG23X3VS211560
Rear end · 296,252 mi · Clayton, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 10, 2024
$200
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 57371684 1B7GL23X1VS113493
Side · 140,821 mi · Southern Illinois, IL,...
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 10, 2024
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39641165 1B7GL23Y4VS294145
Side · 186,197 mi
Salvage title · Keys
Jul 9, 2024
$1,100
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39680128 1B7GL23Y9VS233339
Unknown · 190,560 mi · Concord, NC, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 8, 2024
$525
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 60549684 1B7GL23Y3VS140509
Mechanical · 999,999 mi · Tucson, AZ, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 5, 2024
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39734058 1B7GG23Y4VS214301
Rear end · 132,206 mi · Kansas City, KS, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jul 3, 2024
$1,150
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39461201 1B7GG23Y6VS182757
Repossession · 150,089 mi · Park City, KS, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 28, 2024
$250
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 55637914 1B7FL26X2VS232239
Side · 999,999 mi · Columbia, SC, USA
Salvage title
Jun 28, 2024
$425
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39452431 1B7FL26X9VS155076
Repossession · 999,999 mi · Knoxville, TN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 26, 2024
$350
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39412709 1B7GL23X0VS241904
Front end · 262,624 mi · Graham, NC, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 20, 2024
$175
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 75617993 1B7GG23Y1VS283057
Front end · 193,130 mi · Boise, ID, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 20, 2024
$600
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 52064724 1B7GL23X6VS227330
Side · 132,987 mi · Minneapolis, MN, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 18, 2024
$475
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 54163634 1B7GG23X6VS116670
Front end · 187,944 mi · Lincoln, NE, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 18, 2024
$300
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 54936834 1B7GG23Y5VS160491
Side · 161,381 mi · Chicago North, IL, USA
Salvage title · Keys
Jun 18, 2024
$850
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 58741424 1B7FL26X0VS127781
Normal wear · 113,751 mi · Sun Valley, CA, USA
Keys
Jun 17, 2024
$175
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39389019 1B7GL23X4VS139652
Unknown · 228,775 mi · Houston, TX, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 13, 2024
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
Copart 56406744 1B7GG23XXVS116865
Minor dents & scratches · 121,007 mi
Clean title · Keys
Jun 12, 2024
$25
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 32853696 1B7FL26X9VS200159
Side · 191,707 mi · South Bend, IN, USA
No title • Bill of sale · Keys
Jun 11, 2024
$400
1997 Dodge Dakota
IAAI 39381039 1B7GL23X2VS268442
Front end · 264,721 mi · Suffolk, VA, USA
Clean title · Keys
Jun 10, 2024
Price index
Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.
Where they go
Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 111 sales with a known buyer country.
| Buyer country | Share | Median final bid | Median model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States |
|
$325 | 1997 |
| Mexico |
|
$200 | 1997 |
| Guatemala |
|
$375 | 1997 |
| Honduras |
|
$100 | 1997 |
Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.
Copart vs IAAI
Copart
61 sold
median $350
IAAI
63 sold
median $300
Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026
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Auction archive FAQ
How much does a 1997 Dodge Dakota sell for at Copart and IAAI?
Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a 1997 Dodge Dakota was $325; half of the 124 sales went for $225 to $406.
Where do 1997 Dodge Dakota cars from US auctions go?
Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (90%), Mexico (8%), Guatemala (1%).
Is a 1997 Dodge Dakota cheaper at Copart or IAAI?
Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $350, IAAI $300.
How much does a 1997 Dodge Dakota sell for at auction?
The auction results listed here are the answer — every 1997 Dodge Dakota lot carries its own final bid. Read the range and place your car inside it instead of trusting one figure.
What pushes a 1997 Dodge Dakota final bid to the bottom of the range?
Water and fire losses, missing keys, deployed airbags and a branded title. Any two of those together usually explain a sold price that looks improbably low.
VIN history beyond the auction
Look past the final bid on any 1997 Dodge Dakota
Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.
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